Americas MotoGP

Ducati's Danilo Petrucci didn’t hold back as he described the condition of the COTA asphalt after opening MotoGP practice in Austin, Texas. Further work has been carried out to try and reduce the notorious bumps, but after setting the 13th fastest lap time Petrucci said:

"The #69 used by 2006 world champion Nicky Hayden was officially retired from MotoGP on Friday at the Grand Prix of the Americas. Hayden's family and friends were joined by FIM President Jorge Viegas and Dorna CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta during a ceremony held in the COTA Media Center.

Marquez leads opening practice for the Austin MotoGP at COTA, edging out Vinales by 0.078s as Miller makes it three different brands in the top three.

Full FP1 results for the Americas MotoGP Marc Marquez has taken control at the Americas MotoGP by topping the opening session with Maverick Vinales in close company throughout, while Andrea D

Free Practice (1) results from the 2019 Americas Moto3 Grand Prix, round 3 of 19.

One of the hot topics for discussion among the riders in Friday evening's Safety Commission meeting at Austin will be Cal Crutchlow's recent jump-start penalty.

Seven months after Valentino Rossi declined Marc Marquez's offer of a handshake at Misano, the multiple MotoGP champions exchanged congratulations just before the podium ceremony in Argentina.

One of the main question marks for riders and teams ahead of this weekend's Austin MotoGP is the effectiveness of recent bump reduction treatment at COTA.

Maverick Vinales feels going on full attack to challenge for victory at the Americas MotoGP can be his only option after losing early ground in the riders’ championship as his start problems continue to bemuse both him and his Monster Yamaha squad.

Danilo Petrucci is already bracing for a difficult Americas MotoGP for Ducati against his major manufacturer rivals, while he feels the Circuit of the Americas is “almost perfect for Marquez and his Honda”.

Marc Marquez will aim to extend his perfect COTA MotoGP record to seven victories while wearing this special helmet design (see video below) in Austin, Texas. The 'MM Rodeo Ninety-Three' is the third special helmet used by the reigning world champion at the American circuit.

A MotoGP race winner at Ducati and four-time podium finisher for Suzuki, Andrea Iannone insists he and Aprilia remain 'fully dedicated' after 14-17 finishes in the opening races of 2019.

Andrea Dovizioso hasn't been on the Austin MotoGP podium since 2015. But a competitive showing last time in Argentina - another traditionally tough track for Ducati - means the Italian is confident of achieving his target of rostrums in all three opening flyaway rounds.

Following the departure of Alma, Pramac Ducati will have a famous new title sponsor for this weekend's Austin MotoGP round; Automobili Lamborghini.

Having broken a ten-race podium drought last time in Argentina, Valentino Rossi arrives in Austin eager for more silverware at 'the most difficult and technical track' of the MotoGP season.

Having charged from tenth to fifth in Qatar followed by a 16th to fifth recovery in Argentina, Alex Rins and Suzuki badly need to qualify better at this weekend's Austin MotoGP.

Maverick Vinales has confirmed he is fully fit following his heavy off after being taken out by Franco Morbidelli on the final lap of the Argentina MotoGP last time out but accepts he must give his all to recover lost ground in the championship.

Jake Dixon was philosophical when assessing his second race as a Moto2 rider, an outing he described as “not great”, admitting a set-up change ahead of the Grand Prix of Argentina didn’t pay off.

Tom Booth-Amos’ strategy paid off in Argentina, as the Englishman rode to 18th place, his best Moto3 grand prix finish to date.

A 'small mistake' carried a 'big price' for Sam Lowes last time out in Argentina, as the Englishman suffered his first DNF of 2019 due to an early crash at turn seven of the Moto2 race.

Austin could be a pivotal weekend for Sam Lowes, who began the year with solid points for sixth in Qatar, but then fell after qualifying on the front row in Argentina.

Franco Morbidelli heads to the Americas MotoGP aiming to replicate his weekend in Argentina - barring the last half-a-lap. The Petronas Yamaha SRT rider's late collision with Maverick Vinales took them both out of the fight for sixth.

If you were to pick a track to try and beat Marc Marquez at, COTA would not be it. The reigning MotoGP champion has qualified on pole position (although he started fourth last year after a penalty) and taken victory on all six of MotoGP's previous visits to Austin.

After getting within a few tenths of being top KTM in only his second MotoGP appearance, in Argentina, Tech3 rookie Miguel Oliveira is aiming to maintain momentum by taking the 'next step' at COTA this weekend.